I jumped up and grabbed my coat, praying that Victoria was still snuggly hiding in my hair. I opened the door and peeked out, hoping none of the guys were lingering in the hallway. Thankfully, the coast was clear. I hurried out, closing the door softly behind me.
It was a cool, clear night when I reached the quad. I stopped next to a weeping willow tree, trying to still my pounding heart. I had no idea if Kellan's people were still watching the campus, but I had to try. I walked around the pavement at the heart of the campus, looking confused and lost.
"Interesting." A voice purred behind me.
I turned around and came face to face with a guy I recognized from a party I went to at the beginning of the school year. He had tried to get me alone after I had had a few drinks, but Dustin had rescued me. I prayed he would be able to again.
"If it isn't a lost Katie Cat." His dark grey eyes glowed menacingly.
I rolled my eyes at his unoriginality. "Daemon. How are you?"
He grinned a wicked smile. "Much better now. Where are you off to?"
"Just getting some air." I forced myself to act natural.
"Want to go for a walk?" He tilted his head to the side. "If I remember correctly, we were supposed to look at the stars last time we met. Until your overprotective boyfriend intervened."
"I think I'll just walk by myself." What a tool!
"That doesn't sound like any fun. Don't you want to have some fun, Katie?" He brought his eyes to mine.
I knew what he was going to do next. He had no idea what I really was, or that attempts at mind control rarely worked on me. I was counting on his extremely high opinion of himself.
He linked his eyes to mine and said, "You want to go for a walk with me."
I almost lost it and laughed when I realized that his power had no effect on me, but I bit my lip and played along. "Okay." I began to walk next to him, as we headed towards the far side of campus.
He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and dialed someone. "Tell the man I have a present for him. I'll meet you in the yellow parking lot. Bring the van."
My heart skipped a beat as I realized my plan was working. I continued to walk next to Daemon, knowing that if I broke character, Shawn was as good as dead.
"Where are we going?" I casually asked.
"We are going to take a little ride."
"I don't think I want to take a ride."
He stopped and linked his eyes with mine again. "You want to take a ride with me."
I slowly nodded, keeping my breathing even. "Okay, I'll take a ride with you."
"You know what else you want to do?" he asked me.
"What?"
"You want to kiss me."
I felt sick inside, but I had to keep his suspicions down, so I pursed my lips as he moved closer. He pressed his dry lips to mine, and I could feel his excitement. Vomit rose in my throat. He seemed very pleased with himself, even though his attempts at mind control were sloppy at best. I knew I could manipulate him like putty in my hands, but he was playing my game and I needed it that way. I vowed to make him pay once this was all over.
"I think you like me, Katie." His grey eyes were glowing.
I said nothing, as the yellow parking lot came into view. There was a dark panel van idling in one of the spaces. "Where are we going?" I asked again, keeping my voice slow and even.
YOU ARE READING
Auras-Book One
FantasyPeople aren't always as they seem. Sexy, brooding Dustin LeFores is making life miserable for his twin sister's college roommate, Katie. His angry remarks and secretive nature make Katie's freshman year at Southern Louisiana University a daily strug...